Annual Report on Travel, Hospitality and Conference Expenditures
Parks Canada 2018 - 2019
As required by the Treasury Board Directive on Travel, Hospitality, Conference and Event Expenditures, this report provides information on travel, hospitality and conference expenditures for Parks Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019.
Travel, hospitality and conference expenditures incurred by a federal department or agency relate to activities that support the department or agency’s mandate and the government’s priorities.
Mandate:
Travel, hospitality and conference expenditures incurred by a federal department or agency relate to activities that support the department or agency’s mandate and the government’s priorities.
Parks Canada Agency’s travel, hospitality and conference expenditures support the delivery of core programs and services to Canadians. In particular, this includes managing national parks, national historic sites and national marine conservation areas on behalf of Canadians. Parks Canada is a proud steward of these heritage places and protects and presents them for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations.
Parks Canada Travel, Hospitality and Conference Expenditures for Year ending March 31, 2019
Expenditure category |
Expenditures for year ended March 31, 2019 ($ thousands) |
Expenditures for year ended March 31, 2018 ($ thousands) |
Variance ($ thousands) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travel | |||
Operational activities |
$10,446.00 |
$11,906.00 |
-$1,460.00 |
Key stakeholders |
$1,851.00 |
$1,156.00 |
$695.00 |
Internal governance |
$1,096.00 |
$769.00 |
$327.00 |
Training |
$2,551.00 |
$1,799.00 |
$752.00 |
Other |
$832.00 |
$656.00 |
$176.00 |
| A. Total travel | $16,776.00 |
$16,286.00 |
$490.00 |
| B. Hospitality | $526.00 |
$399.00 |
$127.00 |
| C. Conference fees | $221.00 |
$287.00 |
-$66.00 |
| Total [A+B+C] | $17,523.00 |
$16,972.00 |
$551.00 |
| International travel by minister and minister's staff (included in travel) | $0.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
Explanation of significant variances compared with previous fiscal year
Total travel:
For fiscal year 2018-2019, the Agency’s expenditures for travel increased by $490,000 or 3 percent. The increase in travel is primarily related to initiatives contributing to reconciliation with Indigenous peoples and advancing conservation targets, as well as performing protection and recovery actions for species at risk.
Hospitality:
For fiscal year 2018-2019, the Agency’s expenditures for hospitality increased by $127,000 or 32 percent. This increase is primarily related to stakeholder engagement and outreach activities in line with the Agency’s mandate, including engagement with Indigenous peoples as partners in conservation of Canada’s natural and cultural heritage and to share the stories of these treasured places.
Conference fees:
For fiscal year 2018-2019, the Agency’s conferences fees expenditures have decreased by $66,000 or 23 percent due to non-cyclical nature and timing of the Parks Canada’s conference activities.Minister and minister’s exempt staff - International travel:
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